Maggie French, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in Ohio · 4 years in practice

Maggie French is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and major life changes.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.2506525 · expires April 2027
LCSW, Indiana: 34012349A · expires April 2028
LISW-CP, South Carolina: 18341 · expires December 2026
LICSW, Vermont: 089.0136735 · expires January 2028
NPI: 1124544002 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 4
Languages: English

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About Maggie

Maggie French is a licensed clinical social worker in Ohio who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She offers straightforward support and aims to make the first step toward help feel manageable. Her tone in sessions is calm and nonjudgmental.

She spends sessions listening closely to what matters most and creating a space where people can name difficult feelings. Conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that can reduce daily stress and improve coping.

Background and approach

She uses clear, direct guidance rather than clinical jargon. Her background includes four years of professional experience working with people facing trauma and substance-related concerns as well as relationship strains. That experience informs how she shapes therapy to address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns.

She can help people untangle issues like abandonment, codependency, and communication problems. Maggie draws from several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. She blends strategies from acceptance and commitment work, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy.

Together these approaches help with emotion regulation, coping skills, and rebuilding trust in relationships. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Maggie works with each person to find a practical plan that fits their life and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Maggie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Maggie names

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Online support

How Maggie’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take small committed steps toward the life they want. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and making choices that feel meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for stress and mood challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current connections and helps people build clearer, more supported ways of relating to others. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals and decide which tools fit best. That may mean combining ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work so therapy matches the client’s needs and preferences. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more interactive work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are good for brief check-ins, ongoing skill practice, or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and continue progress between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is direct and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on listening, practical steps, and helping people name and manage difficult feelings.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has four years of professional work experience supporting people through trauma, addiction-related issues, and relationship strains.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Ohio.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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